This case study narrates my experience stretching physical and experience design skills I gained in projects like the Coding & Robotics Studio in a completely new context when I re-designed and helped re-build a house.
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Remodeling our house was one of the most creatively rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. It was physically, mentally, and financially challenging, and I learned a lot and utilized all the design and project management skills I’d learned in my previous work.
Sometimes a small design detail can go a long way in telling a story and making an experience or place feel special. In our guest room, designed for family, I incorporated stories from Hawaiian quilt making with design decisions and illustrated posters.
To me, one of the differences between design and art is that designs must be overtly purposeful and functional. For a home bar to be functional, it has to be enjoyable for residents and guests alike to easily make tasty drinks. It would cost a fortune to stock a full bar, so I tested a selected menu of tiki cocktails and classics to develop a set of cocktails and recipe book that’s easy to follow.
In The Coding & Robotics studio, campers built and coded robots to navigate obstacle courses and weekly challenges.